An assessment of posture related MSDs risk in university employees using REBA method

The work activities concerning a vast number of today’s professions are generally static and after long period lead to fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The university employees - both scientific staff and administration undoubtedly pertain to this category. A web-based survey related to ergonomic working posture and work discomfort was completed by 20 volunteers – 10 men and 10 women. Profile pictures of their postures while using computer were taken and analysed using the REBA method. Over 70% of the participants reported discomfort in the neck and around 60% - pain in their upper back. Further, 25% from all defined the pain as moderate. According to the REBA method the MSDs risk level of the sample could be classified as moderate.